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A phantom debt collection scam duped consumers out of more than $1 million. Here are 5 ways you can avoid falling victim

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Almost 2,000 consumers who were conned into paying debts they didn’t owe are in the process of getting their money returned to them. Getting to know the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a good place to start, he said. But if you don’t, you may be susceptible to handing over your money. “If